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BCJ412 Social Sciences Units intermediate

PRINCIPLE AND PRACTICE OF LIVE BROADCASTING

This course introduces the principles and practices of live broadcasting. It covers broadcast journalism, radio broadcasting, and live television production. Students will learn about creating live content, broadcaster's personality, and live morning shows. The course also explores live radio and television news production, including news delivery and production techniques. Furthermore, it examines live sports and special events broadcasting, interview production, and discussion/debate program production. The course aims to equip students with the skills necessary for a career in live broadcasting.

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40h
Study Time
13
Weeks
3h
Per Week
none
Math Level
Course Keywords
Live BroadcastingBroadcast JournalismRadio ProductionTelevision ProductionSports Broadcasting

Course Overview

Everything you need to know about this course

Course Difficulty

Intermediate Level
Builds on foundational knowledge
65%
intermediate
📚
Math Level
No Math
🔬
Learning Type
Hands-on Practice

Course Topics

Key areas covered in this course

1

Broadcast Journalism

2

Live Broadcasting Techniques

3

Radio News Production

4

Television News Production

5

Sports Broadcasting

6

Interview Production

7

Debate Programme Production

Total Topics7 topics

Ready to Start

No specific requirements needed

This course is designed to be accessible to all students. You can start immediately without any prior knowledge or specific preparation.

Assessment Methods

How your progress will be evaluated (3 methods)

Assignments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Tutor-Marked Assessments

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Final Examination

Comprehensive evaluation of course material understanding

Written Assessment

Career Opportunities

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Broadcast Journalist

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Radio Producer

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Television Producer

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Sports Commentator

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News Anchor

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Industry Applications

Real-world sectors where you can apply your knowledge

Radio StationsTelevision NetworksSports Broadcasting ChannelsOnline Media PlatformsNews Agencies

Course PDF Material

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Study Tips & Exam Preparation

Expert tips to help you succeed in this course

1

Review all units in Module 1 to understand the fundamentals of broadcast journalism.

2

Practice writing broadcast copy following the guidelines in Unit 3 of Module 1.

3

Create a mock radio program incorporating the principles from Module 2, focusing on live content creation.

4

Study the technical aspects of live television production covered in Module 3, especially equipment and personnel roles.

5

Analyze news delivery techniques from Unit 1 of Module 4, focusing on pronunciation and pacing.

6

Prepare a sample sports broadcast commentary using the concepts from Module 5, Unit 1.

7

Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and address any areas of weakness.

8

Create a study group to discuss key concepts and practice news delivery.

9

Allocate specific time slots for revision in the weeks leading up to the exam.

10

Focus on understanding the differences between radio and television production techniques.